Most of us visit cities in the summer. We want warm weather, even though it might actually turn out to be a bit too warm and we find ourselves surrounded by hordes of other people with the same idea. So, why not consider visiting your favourite European city in December, you’ll find that not only are all the usual attractions open but that there are plenty of additional seasonal treats...

If you’re in London and looking for somewhere to enjoy top quality Chinese cuisine, then naturally, Soho’s Chinatown would be a good place to start your search. This is a sentiment shared by many locals and visitors to the city. As a result, Chinatown can get a bit “touristy”, so you may fancy staying in and ordering from your local Chinese instead. But if you are prepared to wade...

With each new year comes inspiration to start considering how you can improve your home. Most of us have clear ideas about what we’d like whether it be a new kitchen, an extra bedroom, or maybe a loft conversion. The main obstacle, however, is deciding how to finance the project. There are several options available, each with their own pros and cons. Here’s a breakdown of your options in the current market. Personal Loans If you don’t...

Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, cock-er-nee geezas, jellied eels and hipster cereal cafes – we all know the staples of London, the reasons that the tourists flock to the cultural capital and take selfies next to the London Eye. But what about the more obscure sections of the city? The places that even the beard-sporting hipsters aren’t aware of? We’ve tracked down a handful of these obscure or leftfield haunts and, in association with...

When heading for a trip to London, you’ve no doubt done loads of research about the best things to see and do whilst you’re there. With it being such a major city jam packed with great attractions, it can be difficult to know what to decide on! There are a few things you can take with you that will make life infinitely easier for you as you go exploring. We’ve listed 5 of them for you. 1. A map If you want to avoid the crazy roaming...

London is a place like no other. Cosmopolitan, chic, and captivating, its fast-paced lifestyle offers opportunities and excitement galore. Its tree-lined avenues ring with the sound of laughter, and bright lights twinkle on every street corner. A mecca of coffee shops and boutique emporiums, it is a city of dreams for those that seek entertainment, exhilaration, and sophistication. Yet this need to see and do often translates into...

Canary Wharf often gets a bit of a bad reputation for being, well, a bit boring. We all know there are lots of offices there, and that a lot of financial activity goes on, but don’t generally think of it as a destination for a day out – well think again! Sure, on the surface it might appear to purely a financial center, but look a little closer and you’ll see that there really is plenty to do! It’s also an excellent place to...

Your meal is finished, business plans done and dusted, and shopping done: you have an hour to kill before your train home. With so many options for things to see and do, it’s difficult to decide on something for just one hour – so here are a range of options to suit all personalities and pockets. Picnic in the Park Central London boasts five royal parks to choose from for a relaxing picnic, so it’s easy to find a spot nearby....